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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Mohiniyattam is a classical solo dance form of Kerala, performed by women in the lāsya style, characterised by graceful, swaying body movements that mimic the gentle motion of palm fronds.
- Which Indian state is the home of Mohiniyattam, and what style does it belong to?
- Who patronised and who revived Mohiniyattam?
- What musical style and language accompany Mohiniyattam?
- How does the UPSC typically frame questions on Mohiniyattam?

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Mohiniyattam is a classical solo dance form of Kerala, performed by women in the lāsya style, characterised by graceful, swaying body movements that mimic the gentle motion of palm fronds.

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In 1930, the poet Vallathol Narayana Menon founded the Kerala Kalamandalam at Cheruthuruthy, institutionalising the training and revival of Mohiniyattam after its colonial-era decline.

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